Learn how to be disciplined, not just legalistically but in relationship with God.
For many of us, the word alone evokes dread. It's not that we don't want to be disciplined physically, mentally and spiritually. But the challenge seems too hard or the motivation more about duty than desire. And when it comes to our own Christian walk, we don't want to be legalistic and just follow some set of rules. That's not what it's all about, right?
Barbara Hughes answers with this encouraging reality: The true heart of spiritual discipline is a relationship with God. As you grow in that relationship, embracing your heavenly Father and His ways, you discover that discipline is your lifeline to Him. It is how He gives meaningful shape to all the days of your life.
The 'dread' of a disciplined life will be replaced with desire and anticipation as you find that there is no greater purpose than loving Him in every moment, every activity, and every thought.
1. Discipline for Godliness
Soul
2. Discipline of the Gospel - The Source of Godliness
3. Discipline of Submission - The Posture of Godliness
4. Discipline of Prayer - Submission's Lifeline
5. Discipline of Worship - Submission's Celebration
Character
6. Discipline of Mind - Submission's Education
7. Discipline of Contentment - Submission's Rest
8. Discipline of Propriety - Submission's Behaviour
9. Discipline of Perseverance - Submission's Challenge
10. Discipline of the Church - Submission's Framework - God's Family
11. Discipline of Singleness Submission's Framework - Singleness
12. Discipline of Marriage Submission's Framework - Marriage
13. Discipline of Nurturing Submission's Caress
Ministry
14. Discipline of Good Deeds - Submission's Industry
15. Discipline of Witness - Submission's Commission
16. Discipline of Giving - Submission's Generosity
Grace
17. Grace of Discipline
| Contributors | Barbara Hughes |
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| ISBN | 9781433537912 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | January 2014 |
| Dimensions | 152mm x 228mm x 16mm |
| Weight | 0.38 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 272 |
| Publisher | Crossway |
I have read this book several times over the last two years and have found new challenges to my lifestyle as a christian woman, wife, mother each time. There are some cultural differences apparent but overall I have found this book a blessing and would strongly recommend it.
